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HUL most prolific advertiser in week 5: Barc data
Mumbai: With ad volumes of 5635.09 (‘000s) FMCG giant Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) was the top advertiser in the fifth week of 2022 (29 January to 4 February) according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (Barc) data. Reckitt Benckiser grabbed the second position at 2359.58.
Procter & Gamble replaced Tata Group at the third slot with ad volumes of 888.46. Tata Group fell to the sixth position with 600.08 (‘000s).
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Cadburys India and Godrej Group were at fourth and fifth positions. LIC India, Marico, TVS (G), and Coca-Cola India were placed in the last four spots.
The brands list was more balanced this week with the slots being equally distributed between FMCG and other categories.
At number one was a digital brand, Rummycircle.com with ad volumes of 388.0. Harpic Power Plus 10X Max Clean was second (376.23), while Clinic Plus Shampoo finished third at 246.61.
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Horlicks, LIC Corporate and Thums Up were at the next three positions. Tata Play, which was last week’s most advertised brand, was at the seventh spot. TVS Jupiter 125, Meesho App and Dettol Antiseptic Liquid grabbed the last three spots.
Ad Campaigns
Indian Silk House Agencies launches ‘Shubho Smriti’ PoilaBoishakh campaign
Brand celebrates Bengali New Year with stories of 100 women and their saree memories.
MUMBAI: Indian Silk House Agencies has woven a beautiful new story for PoilaBoishakh, one stitched together with memories, emotions, and the timeless elegance of a saree. The leading saree retailer has unveiled ‘Shubho Smriti’, a digital-first campaign that brings together the voices of 100 women sharing their personal celebrations of the Bengali New Year. The campaign highlights how the saree remains an essential thread in these evolving traditions, from daughters gifting their mothers after years of quiet sacrifice to sarees passed down through generations carrying decades of love.
Indian Silk House Agencies CEO Darshan Dudhoria said, “What gives any tradition its relevance over time are the memories people attach to it. For over five decades, we have been closely connected to this cultural fabric. This campaign came from a simple intent to listen to these stories of our customers and bring them together.”
To mark the occasion, the brand has launched a dedicated PoilaBoishakh collection featuring handwoven textiles such as Matka silk and Jamdani, along with classic reds and whites, softer seasonal hues, and brighter options. The collection starts at ₹999 and is now available online and in stores across Eastern India.
By blending cultural nostalgia with contemporary storytelling, Indian Silk House Agencies has created more than just a campaign, it has turned personal memories into a shared celebration of tradition, emotion, and timeless style.
This PoilaBoishakh, the brand reminds us that the most beautiful things in life are often the ones we weave into our own stories, one elegant drape at a time.
